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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the distinction between racial groups and ethnic groups?
 
  a. All members of a certain ethnic group are also members of the same racial group.
  b. All members of a certain racial group are also members of the same ethnic group.
  c. Members of the same ethnic group may be made up of members of many different racial groups.
  d. Members of the same ethnic group cannot be made up of members of the same racial group.

Question 2

Conflict perspectives on racial and ethnic inequality are based on the assumption that
 
  a. social solidarity is a primary cause of racial inequality in the United States.
  b. racial and ethnic strife must be calmed quickly so that the society will not be further disrupted by urban unrest or riots.
  c. economic stratification and unequal access to power place minority group members at a distinct disadvantage as compared to dominant group members.
  d. early childhood learning of respect for minority group members would solve most problems in contemporary racial and ethnic relations in this country.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. Members of the same ethnic group may be made up of members of different

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. economic stratification and unequal access to power place minority group members at a distinct disadvantage as compared to dominant group members.



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